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What were explorers scared of?

What were explorers scared of?

With poor maps and navigation techniques ships could easily become lost. Even in the best of conditions, hurricanes and tropical storms were always a concern. Ships could become marooned and have to wait until they could make repairs or replenish supplies before sailing again.

Why were explorers from Europe trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean during the fifteenth century?

European leaders like Spain’s King Ferdinand and the Portuguese prince known as Henry the Navigator financed explorers who wanted to travel across the seas. Along with the idea of looking for new trade routes, they also hoped to find new sources of gold, silver, and other valuables.

Why did Europe want a sea route to Asia?

Why did European nations seek a sea route to Asia? They wanted to bypass the existing trading routes controlled by foreign powers and gain direct access to the spices and other goods of Asia. He found previously unknown continents and expanded Spain’s trading and exploration rights.

What dangers did Explorers face?

Poor maps and navigational tools. Disease and starvation. Fear of the unknown. Lack of adequate supplies.

Why did the Europeans use astrolabes to cross the ocean?

When sailors cross the ocean, they need a way to stay on course. They have no landmarks to guide them in the open sea. Explorers in the late 1400s and in the 1500s used astrolabes to find their position. This astrolabe was used by European explorers to determine their latitude—essential to helping them navigate across

Why were people afraid to travel by sea?

Without a motor you have to sail. Sailing cross the wind is difficult and people had been doing a lot of sailing before they mastered sailing cross the wind. So, alone, out of sight of land and left to the mercy of the wind you have to be really brave.

How did the early Europeans explore the world?

When early European explorers boarded ships to explore the world, they were using inaccurate maps, undependable navigation techniques and leaky ships to sail into uncharted lands. They understood well that the voyage could cost them their lives.

What did Europeans do in the Black Seas?

Starting with the Illiad & Odyssey, the Athenian’s wooden walls, the Phoenicians, Roman grain ships, &c, then working up to the trade empires of Venice & Genoa. That could all be done within the limited confines of the Mediterranean & Black Seas (with coastal voyages to Britain & northern Europe).